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Do Insurance Companies Pay Slip and Fall Victims?

March 30, 2016 by

California law allows victims of slip and fall accidents to receive compensation for losses from negligent property owners or tenants.   California Civil Jury Instructions 1003 talks about the types of unsafe conditions that would allow victims to sue owners or occupiers of a property.  In general, every owner or tenant is expected to reasonably maintain the space.  If there are hazards which could lead to a fall, the dangers should be corrected when … [Read more...]

4 Reasons You Need A Lawyer for Your Truck Accident Claim

March 29, 2016 by

If you or someone you love is hurt in a truck accident, hiring a lawyer is very important. If you believe you are entitled to compensation for any personal injury accident, having an attorney represent your interests is always a good idea.  It is especially important when you have a truck accident claim, because those are very complicated cases. Here's Why You Need a Lawyer to Litigate a Truck Accident Claim Of the many reasons to hire an attorney to litigate your truck … [Read more...]

Free Report: Can Seatbelts and Airbags Prevent a Brain Injury?

March 28, 2016 by

Automobile, motorcycle and commercial truck accidents are among the leading causes of brain injuries in the United States.  During a car accident, drivers and/or passengers can hit their heads on the steering wheel, windshield or doorframe.  In a motorcycle collision, riders are frequently thrown from the bike and strike their heads against the hard pavement or other objects in the area.  Any blow to the head causes the brain to move violently in the skull.  This is the … [Read more...]

What Cases Does a Personal Injury Attorney Handle?

March 22, 2016 by

California laws help protect people from being injured due to someone else's carelessness or intentional wrongdoing. There are a wide variety of regulations designed to keep people safe.  They range from laws on what products can be sold to rules on how people must drive on the roads.  There are also laws governing special relationships, like the relationship between a product manufacturer and the consumer and between a doctor and his or her patient.  Depending upon the … [Read more...]

How Can You Prove Negligence?

March 21, 2016 by

How Can You Prove Negligence? by Michael Waks Plaintiffs in personal injury lawsuits must prove the defendant was negligent, and that negligence lead to the accident. Negligence per se is a legal doctrine plaintiffs can use to help establish that the defendant was negligent. … [Read more...]

Who Is Responsible for Your Slip and Fall Injury?

March 16, 2016 by

Slip and fall injuries are one of the most common injuries leading to a premises liability claim. California premises liability laws allow victims who suffer a fall, or other injury on property, to make a case for compensation.  As a slip and fall lawyer it is my job to determine if negligence was the direct cause of a fall injury.  When it is, victims should be compensated for current and future medical costs, lost wages, pain, emotional distress, and other economic and … [Read more...]

Who Can Injured Passengers Sue After a Car Accident?

March 15, 2016 by

Passengers in a car trust the driver to keep them safe.  They also rely on motorists in surrounding vehicles to drive safely and follow traffic laws.  Unfortunately, as a car accident lawyer I have seen passengers severely injured or killed when drivers fail to exercise reasonable care, or violate the rules of the road. Passengers aren't in control of the car they are riding in and cannot do anything to avoid accidents.  As a result, when there is a crash, … [Read more...]

How Will Trucking Laws Affect Your Personal Injury Case?

March 14, 2016 by

How Will Trucking Laws Affect Your Personal Injury Case? by Michael Waks   The key requirement in a personal injury claim is to prove the truck driver was negligent. Sometimes there is a question about who is to blame for an accident, but if a truck driver breaks a safety law, there is a presumption of negligence. … [Read more...]

Can A Car Crash Cause Jaw Pain?

March 10, 2016 by

If you were involved in a car accident, you may find yourself experiencing pain in your jaw.  Many people do not immediately connect their jaw pain to the car crash, but jaw pain following a car accident is common.  This is because car crashes can cause a condition known as Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, or TMJ. If you are having jaw pain after a collision, you need to see a doctor to get an accurate diagnosis and treatment.  You may also need to consult … [Read more...]

Res Ipsa Loquitor: You Do Not Need to Prove Negligence

March 8, 2016 by

In most personal injury lawsuits, the plaintiff must specifically prove that someone's negligence caused an accident and related injury.  The simple fact that an injury occured does not automatically mean someone was negligent, or unreasonably careless.  Plaintiffs can prove negligence by showing a defendant breached a legal obligation aimed at ensuring safety.  Plaintiffs can also prove negligence by showing the defendant was more careless than he should have been. … [Read more...]